Josh Freese | |
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Birth name | Joshua Ryan Freese |
Born | Orlando, Florida, U.S. | December 25, 1972
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Instrument | Drums |
Discography | Josh Freese discography |
Father | Stan Freese |
Relatives | Jason Freese (brother) |
Years active | 1988–present |
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Website | thejoshfreese |
Joshua Ryan Freese (born December 25, 1972) is an American drummer.[1] A member of punk rock band the Vandals since 1989, Freese has also been a member of new wave band Devo since 1996[2] and rock band Foo Fighters since 2023.[3]
A prolific session and touring drummer, Freese has appeared on over 400 albums since 1986[4] and performed live with artists including Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime with Rome, Sting, 100 gecs, the Offspring and Danny Elfman.[5] His considerable workload has earned him "the pristine reputation as one of the most in-demand session drummers in the business,"[6] according to Variety, while Freese jokingly dubbed himself "the blue collar freelance drummer to the stars."[7]
He was previously a member of hard rock band Guns N' Roses from 1997 to 1999 and a member of alternative rock band A Perfect Circle from 1999 to 2012,[8] the latter of which he rejoined in 2024.[9]
Josh Freese is taking over as the permanent replacement for Taylor Hawkins in Foo Fighters, the group has announced.